Arena Catering Operations Manager

Aramark Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee food and beverage operations at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organization, and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will plan, coordinate, and execute catering services for concerts, sports events, private suites, and corporate functions. The ideal candidate has solid management experience, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to deliver top guest experiences

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of related experience
• Requires management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service using Aramark's service model
• Ability to work with other departments to provide unified food service
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lb.
• Standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members using Aramark coaching model
• Reward and recognize employees
• Ensure team performance meets objectives and client expectations
• Plan and lead daily team briefings
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
• Maintain and deliver P&L statements and financial targets
• Adopt Aramark processes, understand performance metrics and margins
• Manage food service operations to optimize productivity and control costs
• Supervise production, quality and control in the dining operation
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment and comply with policies and regulations
• Lead front-of-house dining operations with the Food Service Director
• Direct and coordinate food service activities to deliver finished products to customers

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Stand for long periods

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee food and beverage operations at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organization, and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will plan, coordinate, and execute catering services for concerts, sports events, private suites, and corporate functions. The ideal candidate has solid management experience, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to deliver top guest experiences